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YG51 GSY

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,177 mi
Last recorded116,177 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 GSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,177 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 111,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,031 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,030 miles

Front Both front suspension units slight misting of oil

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on min 1.6mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play Steering column (2.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,101 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension units misting of oil

Fail 17 Jun 2015 98,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension units misting of oil

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

rear washer jet in/op

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,999 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r and both front suspension units slight misting of oil

small pin holes in center exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,994 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r and both front suspension units slight misting of oil

small pin holes in center exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2013 88,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r and both front suspension units misting oil

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,431 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r and both front suspension units misting oil

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,166 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

misting of oil o/s/r suspension displacer

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

very slight discolouring front number plate

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,838 miles

misting of oil o/s/r suspension displacer

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

very slight discolouring front number plate

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,489 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,766 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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YG51 GSY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 88,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG51 GSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG51 GSY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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